Year: 2021

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Floods : Drop in number of victims in four states, unchanged in Melaka

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 –The number of flood evacuees continues to decrease in Pahang, Kelantan, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan as more relief centres were closed, while in Melaka the situation remains unchanged.

In PAHANG, the State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat informed that Bera has fully recovered from the floods with the closure of the last relief centre this afternoon, after 32 evacuees were allowed to return home.

Five districts namely Bentong, Temerloh, Maran, Kuantan and Pekan are still affected.

Meanwhile, the Social Welfare Department (JKM) Info Bencana application reported that 6,351 victims are still at 48 relief centres this evening, down from 7,319 at noon today.

According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department rain is expected in several places tonight in Kuantan and Pekan, while in other flood affected districts, the weather is favourable.

In KELANTAN, the number of flood victims also recorded a drop as of 5 pm today, with 42 victims from eight families compared to 54 from 15 families being housed at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tok Deh in Pasir Mas, this afternoon.

Meanwhile, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) through https://publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my, reported that no major rivers in the state were at the danger level.

In SELANGOR, according the JKM Info Bencana application 2,285 victims are still seeking shelter at 13 relief centres as of 5.03 pm today.

The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) in a statement today said the Selangor Disaster Management Committee and the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) have been instructed to identify the best solution to accommodate residents who need to vacate their houses due to landslides and unsafe conditions.

In NEGERI SEMBILAN, according to the latest JKM Info Bencana data, the number of flood victims being housed at two relief centres in Jelebu, has dropped to 29 people from nine families this evening as compared to 36 from 12 families this afternoon.

In MELAKA, the number of evacuees remains unchanged at 26 people from eight families as of 4 pm today and they are at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Penghulu Benteng, Jasin relief centre.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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Ops BAHIS: Bernama volunteers help clean flood victims’ homes

SEPANG, Dec 29 — About 30 volunteers from the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) were mobilised to help clean the homes of flood victims through the ‘Operasi Bantu Hingga Selesai’ (Ops BAHIS).

Bernama volunteer team head Mohammad Suherman Anuar said the operation, organised by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM), targeted to clean some 300 houses around Bukit Changgang in Kuala Langat and Taman Sri Nanding in Hulu Langat.

“Our volunteers, comprising staff from various departments, will participate in the operation from today until Sunday. We also help to hand over necessity goods contributed by Bernama and KKMM,” he said during the post-flood operation in Kampung Labohan Dagang here today.

He said Bernama volunteers, along with volunteers from the Information Department, were given the task to clean eight houses in the village from 10 am to 3 pm.

However, Bernama team stayed until 5 pm to clean the house of 72-year-old pensioner, Jaisin Sakur, and would continue to help other families tomorrow.

Also present during the BAHIS operation today were the news agency’s Chief Executive Officer Datuk Mokhtar Hussain, Editor-in-Chief Khairdzir Md Yunus, Deputy Editor-in-Chief (Business and Finance Services) Roslan Ariffin and acting Deputy Editor-in-Chief (News Service) Harlina Samson.

Bernama’s top management team also played their part in cleaning Jaisin’s house and treated the family and all other volunteers to lunch.

Earlier, Mokhtar presented essential items including a wheelchair, mattresses and pillows to Jaisin’s family who was badly affected by the floods.

KKMM today launched Ops BAHIS to help clean the homes of flood victims around the Klang Valley for five days until Sunday.

It aims to help clean 500 houses in three locations severely affected by the floods, particularly in Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam; Bukit Changgang and Taman Sri Nanding.

Over 1,000 volunteers comprising ministry officials and KKMM agencies, local celebrities, creative industry associations and the media personnel will be mobilised for the programme.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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Field hospital at HPP, field ICU at HKB last two military field hospitals closed today

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 29 — All 10 Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) field hospitals opened to facilitate treatment for COVID-19 patients have been closed in stages following the decline in the number of patients.

The last two of the hospitals, namely the field hospital at the Penang Hospital (HPP), and the field intensive care unit (ICU) at the Kepala Batas Hospital (HKB), near here, were closed today.

Commander of the Second Division of the Malaysian Infantry, Maj Gen Datuk Muhammad Huzaimi Sabri said the field hospital and the field ICU were closed after the number of COVID-19 cases showed a significant drop as a result of mitigation efforts and the vaccination programme which had seen almost 80 per cent of the country’s population already vaccinated against the coronavirus.

“The objective of the setting up of the military field hospital is to help the hospitals under the Ministry of Health (MOH) in treating COVID-19 patients after bed usage in the hospitals had surpassed 80 per cent of their capacity at that time.

“Throughout the operations of the 24-bed field ICU at HKB since May 28, a total of 421 patients were treated, 381 of whom recovered, and 40 others died. Three military officers and 29 personnel were attached at the hospital during the operations,” he told reporters after attending the symbolic closure of the field hospital at HPP here today.

Muhammad Huzaimi said for the field hospital at HPP, 499 patients were treated there since it was opened on Sept 24, which saw 449 patients recover, and 50 others died.

He said the field hospital had eight ICU beds and 92 regular beds with oxygen tanks and was operated by two MAF officers and personnel.

“The field ICU at HKB provided treatment to COVID-19 patients in categories four and five, while the field hospital at HPP was for those in categories three and four. The MAF is committed to helping the country in handling and breaking the chain of COVID-19 infection,” he said.

In fact, he said MAF was always prepared to reopen the hospitals should the need arise, especially with the increase of cases involving the Omicron variant.

“So far, we have not received any instruction to reopen the field hospitals,” he said.

The field ICU was set up using four military containers to house 12 beds, while 15 other beds were placed in four makeshift tents in the HKB parking lot.

The field hospital at HPP, on the other hand, had 100 beds set up in 23 tents in the hospital’s parking area.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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New cases soar to 3,683 today – Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — The daily COVID-19 infections in the country spiked above the 3,000 mark when 3,683 new cases were recorded today, compared to 2,897 cases yesterday, taking the cumulative total to 2,750,516.

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said from the total new cases, 56 cases were in categories three, four and five while the remaining transmissions were in categories one and two with no or mild symptoms.

“The daily cases involved 3,444 local infections and 339 import cases. There are 288 cases in the intensive care unit (ICU) while 162 cases require respiratory assistance,” he said in a statement on the development of COVID-19 today.

He said 4,322 recoveries were reported today, taking the cumulative total of recovered patients to 2,677,406.

In this regard, Dr Noor Hisham said six new clusters were detected bringing the total active clusters to 227 while the infectivity rate (Rt) in the country was 0.93 as at yesterday.

He said there were no COVID-19 cases logged among flood victims and overall cases stayed at 434 cases and there were no new clusters reported today among flood victims in temporary relief centres (PPS)

Meanwhile, there were 110 cases of infectious diseases among flood victims involving Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) (81 cases), skin disease (16) and Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) (13).

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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Indonesia allows Boeing’s 737 MAX to fly again after deadly crash

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By Bernadette Christina JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia has lifted a ban on the Boeing 737 MAX, its transport ministry said on Tuesday, three years after the crash of one of the aircraft operated by domestic carrier Lion Air with the loss of all 189 people on board. Aviation authorities around the world grounded the aircraft months later after a similarly deadly accident in March 2019 involving one of the aircraft operated by Ethiopian Airlines. The approval for the aircraft’s return in Indonesia comes months after it returned to service in the United States and Europe, and follows more recent li… Continue reading “Indonesia allows Boeing’s 737 MAX to fly again after deadly crash”

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JETEX TRIUMPHS AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jetex has received three prestigious recognitions at the World Travel Awards Grand Final:

• World’s Leading Private Jet Experience;

• World’s Leading FBO Brand; and

• World’s Leading Private Jet Terminal for Jetex Paris.

Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, triumphed at the 28th annual World Travel Awards. Established in 1993, World Travel Awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Today, they are recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire. The voting process is online and engages qualified executives working within travel and tourism and the consumer travel buyer.

Jetex private terminals were voted the world’s number one, which isn’t the first time they won the top accolade since the first Jetex FBO opened in 2009. Paris Le Bourget is the busiest private jet airport in Europe and Jetex Paris has set a gold standard for the highest levels of comfort and efficiency both for passengers and crews. In August, it enjoyed global media limelight when hundreds of football fans cheered the arrival of Lionel Messi at Jetex Paris to join Paris Saint-Germain. Today, it has been voted the World’s Leading Private Jet Terminal.

In 2021, Jetex has further improved the entire travel journey to let travelers enjoy a safer and more seamless experience across all 34 international locations. It all contributed to Jetex being recognized for having implemented the World’s Leading Private Jet Experience, from departure to arrival. From the superior comfort of luxurious lounges and exceptional hospitality to the highest levels of aircraft handing expertise and on-time performance, Jetex FBOs around the globe continue leading the industry.

“At Jetex, we strive to enhance our products and guest experience to ensure we are delivering the industry’s highest standards and leading the way when it comes to innovation. We are honored that these awards have been voted for by travel and tourism professionals and consumers worldwide, and on behalf of the entire Jetex family, we extend our sincerest thanks to our partners and passengers worldwide,” said Adel Mardini, Founder and CEO of Jetex.

Graham Cooke, Founder, World Travel Awards, commented: “Jetex represents the very best of the private aviation universe and I congratulate them on these achievements. It plays a leading role in spearheading the executive aviation sector, facilitating seamless cross-border travel during the most trying times.”

Best known for the dramatic transformation of the FBO model, Jetex works closely with leading designers to create bright and airy terminals with luxury amenities ranging from entertainment lounges to lush outdoor gardens and state-of-the-art flight support centers. The company witnessed a substantial increase in private jet movements this year across its entire network and continued to benefit from the momentum to reinforce its brand recognition and awareness, which has now been cemented as the World’s Leading FBO Brand.

About Jetex:

An award-winning global leader in executive aviation, Jetex is recognized for delivering flexible, best-in-class trip support solutions to customers worldwide. Jetex provides exceptional private terminals (FBOs), aircraft fueling, ground handling and global trip planning. The company caters to both owners and operators of business jets for corporate, commercial and personal air travel. To find out more about Jetex, visit www.jetex.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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JETEX CHRISTMAS IN THE SKY

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the wealthiest of the wealthy, only the most extravagant and expensive gifts are acceptable during the holiday giving season. This inspired Jetex to design the ultimate ‘Christmas in the Sky’ private jet experience, priced USD 27,000 for up to 10 passengers.

Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, invites the lucky few to celebrate style, taste and disposable income with one brilliant idea: a glamorous Christmas onboard a private jet soaring high in the festive skies.

The magical journey will commence with the passengers picked-up by a chauffeur limousine from their residence or hotel and driven in style to Dubai’s iconic Jetex VIP Terminal. Upon arrival, they will be welcomed by not one, but 28 spectacular Christmas trees lined up in front of the terminal dressed in more than 15,000 lights as well as Jetex ambassadors who will take care of seamless departure formalities.

This season, the flagship Jetex terminal is a festive wonderland in its own right: from exquisite decorations and live musicians to carefully selected Dom Pérignon vintages paired with caviar and gourmet refreshments to delight the senses. Kids will be welcomed by Santa Klaus who will look after them and let them discover the magnificently decorated Christmas trees and Insta-worthy entertainment facilities of the world’s most luxurious private jet terminal. As soon as the passengers are in the mood to board, they will be driven to their private aircraft in timeless elegance in one of the Jetex Rolls-Royces.

The special flight will take two hours and the crew will select the most optimal altitude and cruising speed to ensure passengers enjoy sensational window views, including Dubai’s world-famous skyline, iconic landmarks, Arabian Gulf and the rolling dunes of the desert.

To take experience personalization further, a Jetex in-flight culinary expert will contact passengers in advance to discuss their dining preferences and design a bespoke menu which will complement many delectable festive treats offered onboard.

Once back on the ground, passengers will be invited to enjoy the rest of the evening in one of the lounges with elegant service and amenities at their leisure, as well as receive signature Jetex Christmas presents.

Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex, commented: “Once again, Jetex redefines private jet travel experience as we celebrate the season of togetherness. ‘Christmas in the Sky’ is the epitome of luxury and festive celebrations above the clouds. Dubai is a city of superlatives and this extraordinary package is taking it to new heights. It is a perfect gift, an excellent way to discover the world of private aviation, and to create a treasured memory to cherish for years to come.”

By inviting passengers to share a delightful holiday-themed pursuit among friends and family, Jetex provides a safe, relaxed, and joyful haven of kinship and good cheer.

“Christmas in the Sky” private jet package is priced from USD 27,000 (AED 100,000) for up to 10 passengers and will be available between 24 December 2021 and 7 January 2022.

For reservations, please contact Jetex Premier Experience at experience@jetex.com.

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About Jetex:

An award-winning global leader in executive aviation, Jetex is recognized for delivering flexible, best-in-class trip support solutions to customers worldwide. Jetex provides exceptional private terminals (FBOs), aircraft fueling, ground handling and global trip planning. The company caters to both owners and operators of business jets for corporate, commercial and personal air travel. To find out more about Jetex, visit www.jetex.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Oleg Kafarov - Director of Portfolio Development & Corporate Communications
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+971 4 212 4900
teamorange@jetex.com